Congrats to Dr Enda Cullen and Frances Shannon on their successful drive-in today, where they were joined by vice-captain Johnny Kelly and President Mae Blaney.
Despite the cold morning, a hearty crowd played in two shotgun start scrambles either side of the ceremonial drives. Some pics from the day are attached.
We wish both our captains the very best for 2026!

Captains Drive In Results (4-person Scramble)
Winners: M Donlon, S Donlon, S O'Connor & C Coughlan ( 8 ) - 44 pts BOT
Runners-up: P Whorton, S McNamee, TJ Evesson & B Walsh (4) - 44 pts BOT
Third: F Coll, S Boucher, A Bolton & D O'Donnell ( 8 ) - 44 pts BOT

Club Results
Wednesday 4th March
Winner: Joe Logan (15) – 33 pts
Runner-up: Ciaran McLaughlin (17) – 33 pts
Gross: Cian Page (+1) 28pts

Saturday March 7th
Winner: PJ Hagan (13) – 30 pts
Runner-up: Dave Hughes (12) – 29 pts
Gross: Seamus Connor (+2) – 29 gross pts
Third: Noel Fisher (7) –29 pts

Captain's Drive-in – Sunday March 8th
This Sunday, March 8th, we will be hosting our 2026 Captain's Drive-In as Dr Enda Cullen and Frances Shannon get their year's underway officially.
The Drive-in will have two shotgun starts and the format is a four-person scramble. Bookings can be made on BRS from Wednesday at 6.00pm. Please book in to your preferred draw either at 8.00 am or 12.30pm. Tees will be assigned when signing in on the day. The Captain's Drive-In ceremony will take place at 12 midday.
Best of luck to both Frances and Enda for the drive-in and for their year ahead as captains of Portsalon.

Soup & Sandwiches will be served in the clubhouse after each draw.

Club Results
Wednesday February 25th
Winner: Patrick Ronaghan (11) – 35 pts
Runner-up: Justin Green (6) – 32 pts

Saturday February 28th
Winner: Joe Coyle (6) – 33 pts
Runner-up: Martin Blaney (15) – 31 pts BOT
Gross: Cian Page (+1) – 30 gross pts
Third: Andy Boland (11) – 31 pts

Sunday March 1st
Winner: Sean Barrett (15) – 36 pts
Runner-up: Fergal Coll (14) – 34 pts
Sunday March 1st – Ladies' Members

Winner: Roseanne Logue

​Welcome to Portsalon – Sip & Slice
Sip & Slice might not be the greatest golfing advice you'll ever receive…but we are thrilled this morning to begin our new journey with Sip & Slice proprietor Nicky O'Hanlon and his team as the new franchisee in our bar & restaurant.
Nicky opens the doors for the first time on Monday, February 16, with some exciting plans and offerings for our members, guests & visiting golfers to come in 2026.
With our ongoing Project 2030 developments and the Conditional Planning permission now received from Donegal Co Council on the Clubhouse project, Nicky joins at an exciting time for our club.
Behind the scenes he has been working hard to get ready. He has lots of exciting plans to offer our members and we look forward to working closely with him to bring those to fruition.
On behalf of the members of Portsalon GC, welcome aboard Nicky and here's to a bright future! The Restaurant is open from 9am daily, seven days a week.

Club Results
Wednesday February 11th
Winner: Dave Hughes (12) – 31 pts BOT
Runner-up: Joe Logan (15) – 31 pts

Sunday February 15th
Winner: Sean Gibson (11) – 32 pts BOT
Runner-up: TJ Evesson (10) – 32 pts

Sunday February 15th – Lady Members
Winner: Marie Boyce
Runner-up: Claire McGonagle

Club Results

Wednesday January 28th
Winner: Ronan McClafferty (11) – 37 pts
Runner-up: Garrett Horkan (20) – 36 pts

Saturday January 31st
Winner: Marty Doran (16) – 36 pts
Runner-up: Paddy Merritt (8) – 34 pts
Gross: Cian Page (+1) – 32 gross pts
Third: Gareth McLarnon (6) – 33 pts

Sunday February 1st
Winner: Joe Coyle (6) – 33 pts
Runner-up: Charlie Patton (2) – 32 pts
Gross: Jack Patton (+2) – 28 gross pts
Third: Ronan McAteer (4) – 31 pts
(*all comps 15 holes)

Ladies Results
Portsalon Winter Links – January 29th
Winner: Christine Johnston – 32 pts
Runner-up: Hilary Duncan – 29 pts
Third: Erin Scanlon – 28 pts

Sunday February 1st
Winner: Karen McGlinchey – 27 pts
Runner-up: Claire Ferry – 25 pts
(*all comps 15 holes)
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Club News
Portsalon Notes
Enda Cullen takes over as Portsalon Captain
At the club's AGM on Friday January 16th, Dr Enda Cullen was installed as Portsalon GC Captain for 2026. Enda received his black blazer from outgoing captain Brendan Cullen, his brother.
Also receiving the coveted blazer for the first time was Johnny Kelly, who will serve as Vice-Captain to Enda in 2026 before taking the Captain's role in 2027.
Well done to Brendan on a very successful term as Captain, and best wishes to Enda and Johnny in their endeavours for 2026.

Club Results
Wednesday January 21st
Winner: TJ Evesson (10) – 33 pts
Runner-up: Andy Boland (11) – 30 pts
Saturday January 24th

Winner: Conor Doherty (19) – 33 pts
Runner-up: Enda Cullen (6) – 31 pts BOT
Gross: Cian Page (+1) – 29 gross pts
Third: Just Green (6) – 31 pts

Sunday January 25th
Winner: Sean Gibson (11) – 33 pts
Runner-up: Gary Sheehan ( 8 ) – 31 pts
Gross: Eamonn McConigley (2) – 29 gross pts
Third: Diarmuid Logue (2) – 29 pts
(*all comps 15 holes)

Ladies members results
1st Marie Boyce 29 points BOT
2nd Maeve Ward 29 points

Club Results
Christmas Eve Singles
Winner: Fergal Coll (14) – 35 pts
Runner-up: Thomas Merritt (14) – 32 pts

St Stephen’s Day – Ladies & Gents Open
Winner: Thomas Merritt (14) – 35 pts
Runner-up: Cian McGettigan (7) – 33 pts
Gross: Cian Harkin (+4) – 31 gross pts
Third: Gary McBride ( 8 ) – 32 pts

Saturday Members – December 27th
Winner: Kevin Boyce (2) – 24 pts
Runner-up: Stephen Boucher (10) – 33 pts

Sunday Members – December 28th
Winner: Jack Friel (1) – 35 pts
Runner—up: Thomas Merritt (14) – 34 pts
Gross: Diarmuid Logue (2) – 28 gross pts
Third: Mark Cohen (11) – 33 pts

Ladies News
Happy New year and wishing everyone great golf in 2026

Weekend Results
Congratulations to Anne Speedie who scored 33 pts over the 15 Hole competition to win the weekend competition.
Deirdre Hensey was runner up with 31 pts.

Upcoming competitions
There will be a Ladies & Gents Open Stableford competition on New Years Eve.
A Two Person Scramble competition will be played on Thursday 1st January. Book online BRS or call the club to 074 915 9459.

Ladies AGM
Ladies are encouraged to put their names forward for committee on the list in the locker room. Any motions must be sent to the Hon Sec by Jan 3rd 2026.

Ladies Winter Links
The next Ladies Winter Links will take place on Thursday 29th January. Online will open 4 days prior to the competition or call the club to 074 915 9459.

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Winter Works underway
The latest phase of the Portsalon Project 2030 is now underway, with works commenced to transfer the Par 3 12th hole into a Par 4.
From Tuesday, October 28th play will be 15 holes only until March, encompassing holes 1-10 and holes 14-18. No play is permitted on holes 11, 12 and 13 and players are asked not to enter the course at Kilavee while work is ongoing in order to comply with health & safety. 

Scramble and Presentation Night
There will be a four-person scramble on Saturday November 22nd (timesheet in operation) followed by finger food at 18.30 in the clubhouse that evening for members as a thank you to all those that represented the club this year on teams or as team captains. The evening is open to all, whether you were part of a team this year, or wish to be on one next year. We will also hold the presentations for the Club Matchplay events on the night. 

Club Results 
Wednesday November 12th 
Winner: James Friel (19) – 34 pts BOT
Runner-up: Joe Hensey (14) – 34 pts

Saturday November 15th 
Winner: Ronan McClafferty (14) – 29 pts
Runner-up: Oisin Friel (17) – 28 pts BOT
Gross: Ryan McGettigan (+1) – 22 gross pts
Third: Mark Howard ( 8 ) – 28 pts

Sunday November 16th
Winner: Gary McBride (12) – 31 pts
Runner-up: Pascal Cullen (3 – 30 pts BOT
Gross: Ryan McGettigan (+1) – 29 gross pts
Third: Sean Barrett (19) – 30 pts
*All comps played over 15 holes 

Ladies News

Breast Cancer Fundraiser Draw
Lady Captain Roisin McCormack wishes to extend a sincere thank you to everyone who supported the Ladies Pink Draw in aid of Breast Cancer Research. The final total raised along with the competition Play in Pink, will be notified in due course.

It became a family affair when the tickets were drawn by Darragh McGowan of Ballybofey and Stranorlar Golf Club. The first name out was Jackie Barrett, the winner of the coffee machine. That was followed by his wife Mary Barrett in 2nd place. Congratulations to everyone.

Winner – Jackie Barrett
2nd – Mary Barrett
3rd - President Mae Blaney
4th – Michael Molloy.
5th – Brian Boyle
6th – Fiona Boyle

Ladies Winter Links
The ladies winter links will be played on Thursday 27th November and the timesheet will open on the 20th November at 08.00.  This is a 15 hole competition while ongoing works continue on the course.
Book online or call the shop to 074 915 9459

Ladies Christmas Hamper
Sunday 23rd November is the last opportunity for ladies to indicate their intention to play in the Christmas Hamper Competition on Saturday November 29th. Sign on the entry sheet in the ladies locker room with the €15 entry fee.

Weekend Members results
Winner – Claire McGonigle – 31 pts